Organization of METI-KANSAI (April, 1, 2024)

Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry

General Coordination and Policy Planning Department

• General Affairs Division
• Public Relations and Information Systems Office
• Policy Planning and Research Division
• Budget and Accounts Division
• Small and Medium Enterprise Policy Planning and Research Division
• Electricity and Gas Market Surveillance Office
• NEXT Kansai 2025 Policy Planning Office

Economic Policy Department

• Economic Policy Division
• Competition Enhancement Office
• Regional Partnership Promotion Division
• Investment in the Regional Future Promotion Office
• Industrial Technology Division
• Intellectual Property Office
• Biotechnology and Medical Device Technology Promotion Division
• Next Generation Industry and Information Policy Division

Industries Department

• Industries Division
• Industrial Promotion Office
• Alcohol Office
• Financial Inspection Office for Small and Medium Enterprises
• Consumer Affairs Division
• Consumer Advice Office
• Product Safety Office
• Manufacturing Industries Division
• Distribution and Service Industries Division
• Service, Media and Content Industries Office
• Advisory Office for Large-Scale Retail Stores Location Law
• Small and Medium Enterprise Division
• Fair Transaction Promotion Office
• Business Start-up and Support Division
• SME Business Capabilities Enhancement Office

International Affairs Department

• International Affairs Division
• International Cooperation Promotion Office
• International Business Division
• Regional Brand Development Support Office
• International Investment Promotion Division
• International Trade Division

Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Department

• Natural Resources, Energy and Environment Division
• Public Relation Office of Comprehensive Energy Policy Planning
• Carbon Neutrality Promotion Office
• Environmental Protection, Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Division
• Energy Policy Division
• Natural Resources and Fuel Division
• Electricity and Gas Industry Division

Kobe International Trade Office

• General Affairs Division

Contact Information

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kansai Bureau
General Affairs Division
Address: 1-5-44 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8535
Phone：+81-6-6966-6001